Neighborhood Guide · 29439, Turtle Bay, Folly Beach, SC

Turtle Bay Real Estate Guide: Homes for Sale & Island Living in Turtle Bay, SC

Along Sandbar Lane on the Folly River side of the island, Turtle Bay is a small, comparatively modern townhome community built for a waterfront lifestyle — docks, river views, and a community pool in place of the classic Folly beach cottage.

Neighborhood Character

Built out between roughly 2001 and 2003, Turtle Bay is younger than most of Folly Beach’s housing stock, and it shows: colorful cement-plank townhomes with drive-under garages line Sandbar Lane, giving the community a tidy, purpose-built feel while still carrying the island’s signature eclectic color palette.

Real Estate & Lifestyle

Homes are typically three-bedroom, three-bath townhouses of around 1,500 square feet, with recent listings priced in the $825,000 to $885,000 range. Many units include a private porch with river or marsh views, and some come with individual boat slips — a genuinely rare feature on Folly Beach that makes Turtle Bay a strong fit for buyers who want low-maintenance waterfront living with direct water access.

Access & Amenities

The community’s dock facilities and pool overlook the Folly River marsh, and the drive-under garages offer practical storage for boards, bikes, and boating gear. Center Street’s shops and restaurants and the beach itself are a short drive or bike ride away, while downtown Charleston remains an easy trip across the connector.

Schools & Family Life

For current school zoning and assignment information, contact Chris Eller directly.

Looking for a home in Turtle Bay, Folly Beach? Contact Chris Eller directly for current listings and off-market opportunities.